2009 La Couspaude
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Leather, undergrowth, tobacco leaf, lack of clarity on the fruit character, this estate has an exceptional location on prime limestone plateau real estate, but it is beginning to fade at 15 years old, definitely in its tertiary phase.
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Extremely deep crimson. Horrid thick syrupy stuff with very severe chewy finish. No freshness on the nose. Hard work. (JR)
Bright, full ruby-red. High-toned aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and smoky oak. Very ripe, fat and chewy, with slightly roasted fruit flavors accompanied by saline, mocha and chocolate notes. Finishes with serious palate-saturating tannins and some nutty oak. I wanted a bit more primary fruit and lift.
The best La Couspaude I have ever tasted, the opaque purple 2009 exhibits nicely integrated toasty oak/pain grille in addition to cassis, kirsch, raspberries and earthy undertones. Full-bodied, with beautiful integration of acidity, alcohol and tannin, this is a robust, exuberant, somewhat flamboyant style of St.-Emilion that is clearly modern, but quite frankly, delicious. Drink it over the next 12-15 years.